Job Title: Project Manager - Highly SkilledUSAUSD
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Universal City CA (hybrid)
Contract Duration: until 08/31/2026
Qualifications:
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) is launching a high-profile cross-functional transformation project to streamline operations improve ways of working and support the effective use of technology across the organization.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Director of Project Management to support this effort as a 6-month assignment. This role is focused on hands-on project execution ensuring workstreams run smoothly meetings are well-managed timelines and deliverables are tracked and dependencies are actively maintained.
The ideal candidate is a strong project manager who brings structure clarity and momentum to complex initiatives by coordinating stakeholders maintaining clear documentation and keeping work moving forward.
Qualifications & Experience
6 8 years of experience in project management PMO or delivery roles supporting cross-functional initiatives
Proven experience managing timelines deliverables dependencies and stakeholder management
Experience leading RACI development and governance processes
PMO certification a plus
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational documentation and follow-up skills
Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple workstreams at the same time
Transparent flexible and agile approach to business project management cross functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Hybrid Work Requirement: This role is designated as hybrid and currently requires a minimum of four in-office days per week (Monday-Thursday)
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Coordination
Manage day-to-day project activities to ensure initiatives progress smoothly and remain on schedule
Work with key stakeholders to help define timelines deliverables and milestones
Track dependencies risks and open items across workstreams; proactively flag issues and support resolution
Maintain continuity and flow across parallel initiatives
Meeting Management & Facilitation
Lead the planning scheduling and facilitation of meetings and working sessions
Develop and circulate meeting agendas in advance that drive clarity alignment and decision making
Capture meeting notes decisions and action items and ensure timely follow-through
Help ensure meetings are productive focused and outcome-driven
Stakeholder Coordination
Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities responsibilities and timing
Serve as a central point of coordination and communication across teams
Support preparation of updates and materials for broader working groups and leadership reviews
Documentation & Status Reporting
Compile regular project status updates to be shared with broader stakeholder groups
Create and maintain project documentation including project plans timelines action logs and dependency trackers
Ensure project information is accurate up to date and consistently maintained
Governance & Operating Discipline
Assist in developing and maintaining RACIs roles and responsibilities and working norms
Support consistent project management processes and tracking mechanisms
Help reinforce accountability and clarity across teams
Job Title: Project Manager - Highly SkilledUSAUSD Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Universal City CA (hybrid) Contract Duration: until 08/31/2026 Qualifications: Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) is launching a high-profile cross-functional transformation project to streamline operatio...
Job Title: Project Manager - Highly SkilledUSAUSD
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Universal City CA (hybrid)
Contract Duration: until 08/31/2026
Qualifications:
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) is launching a high-profile cross-functional transformation project to streamline operations improve ways of working and support the effective use of technology across the organization.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Director of Project Management to support this effort as a 6-month assignment. This role is focused on hands-on project execution ensuring workstreams run smoothly meetings are well-managed timelines and deliverables are tracked and dependencies are actively maintained.
The ideal candidate is a strong project manager who brings structure clarity and momentum to complex initiatives by coordinating stakeholders maintaining clear documentation and keeping work moving forward.
Qualifications & Experience
6 8 years of experience in project management PMO or delivery roles supporting cross-functional initiatives
Proven experience managing timelines deliverables dependencies and stakeholder management
Experience leading RACI development and governance processes
PMO certification a plus
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational documentation and follow-up skills
Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple workstreams at the same time
Transparent flexible and agile approach to business project management cross functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Hybrid Work Requirement: This role is designated as hybrid and currently requires a minimum of four in-office days per week (Monday-Thursday)
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Coordination
Manage day-to-day project activities to ensure initiatives progress smoothly and remain on schedule
Work with key stakeholders to help define timelines deliverables and milestones
Track dependencies risks and open items across workstreams; proactively flag issues and support resolution
Maintain continuity and flow across parallel initiatives
Meeting Management & Facilitation
Lead the planning scheduling and facilitation of meetings and working sessions
Develop and circulate meeting agendas in advance that drive clarity alignment and decision making
Capture meeting notes decisions and action items and ensure timely follow-through
Help ensure meetings are productive focused and outcome-driven
Stakeholder Coordination
Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities responsibilities and timing
Serve as a central point of coordination and communication across teams
Support preparation of updates and materials for broader working groups and leadership reviews
Documentation & Status Reporting
Compile regular project status updates to be shared with broader stakeholder groups
Create and maintain project documentation including project plans timelines action logs and dependency trackers
Ensure project information is accurate up to date and consistently maintained
Governance & Operating Discipline
Assist in developing and maintaining RACIs roles and responsibilities and working norms
Support consistent project management processes and tracking mechanisms
Help reinforce accountability and clarity across teams
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